Death Knell for El-Fasher's Last Operational Hospital Amidst Ongoing Conflict in Darfur Sudanese paramilitary forces have launched an assault aimed at dominating a vital urban center in Darfur, effectively closing the last functional hospital in the area, as reported by the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF). For over a year, a fierce conflict has engulfed Sudan, pitting the regular army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by his…

The Shifting Sands of Migration: Navigating Dreams and Dilemmas in Niger At Agadez's vibrant bus terminal, a dozen men, faces veiled by turbans and shades, climbed aboard a rugged pickup truck destined for Libya. They traversed the arid desert, holding fast to their aspirations. Amidst their journey, several proclaimed, “Italy, Italy!” as they gripped wooden poles, steeling themselves against daunting challenges. “If I make enough in Libya, I’ll settle down there. If not, Europe is next on my list,” declared Abdoulaye…

Tragic Attack Claims Lives in Wad Alnoura, Sudan On Wednesday, local activists reported that a brutal assault by the Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulted in the deaths of no fewer than 100 individuals in the village of Wad Alnoura, located in Gezira State. Should these figures be confirmed, this incident marks yet another brutal chapter in the RSF's ongoing campaign of violence against small villages throughout the agrarian region. This campaign intensified after the group seized control of…

Shifting Power Dynamics in South Africa's Parliament The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's longstanding ruling party, appears poised to relinquish its majority status after securing approximately 41% of the votes, based on 85% of ballots tallied, as reported by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Should these figures hold true in the final tally this weekend, while the ANC would remain the largest party, it would need to seek partnerships in parliament to maintain its hold on power. These…

Biden Welcomes Kenya's Ruto with Major Non-NATO Ally Designation On Thursday, President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House, unveiling plans to officially designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally. This strategic move highlights Washington’s quest for influence in Africa, especially as it navigates its relationships with Moscow and Beijing. With this announcement, Kenya becomes the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to earn this title, which is already held by 18…

Ongoing Tensions: Blinken Faces Congress Amid Gaza Crisis

Mehmet Vefa Dağ Sets His Sights on a Historic Political Bid in South Africa Years ago, Mehmet Vefa Dağ dipped his toes in the presidential waters but fell short. Now, he’s narrowing his focus, aiming for local support as he aspires to become the first politician of Turkish heritage to claim the premiership in South Africa's vibrant Western Cape. As about 28 million South Africans prepare to cast their ballots on May 29, they will select their president, provincial leaders, and members of parliament. Recent polls indicate…

South Africa Seeks Urgent Measures from ICJ to Protect Palestinians in Rafah

French is still the 5th most spoken language - after English, Chinese, Hindi and Spanish - and the second most taught foreign language in the world. This is the result of the new report on the French language published by the International Organization of La…

Sixty years ago, on March 18, 1962, the Evian Agreement was signed between representatives of the French Government and those of the Provisional Government of Algeria (GPRA). The text defined the conditions for Algeria's independence and put an end to almost eight years of decolonization war. A conflict that had consequences in neighboring countries, especially in Mali, where then-President Modibo Keïta had supported the Algerian national liberation front. Our guest is the Malian journalist Tiegoum Boubeye Maïga.